{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f71be98a6ef5f23b3f6c8f89","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f71be98a6ef5f23b3f6c8f89","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f71be98a6ef5f23b3f6c8f89","title":"Quality Engineer","description":"Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems. As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels.\n\nJOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND VALUED.\n\nA career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nJOB TITLE: Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing)\nFLSA STATUS: Exempt\nREPORTS TO: Manager, Quality (Manufacturing)\n\nSUMMARY\nThis is a technical position responsible for supporing product quality assurance functions. Key job functions include new product quality system & tool development, achievement of customer PPAP approval, providing world class support of product quality at external customers, providing support to internal production operations, administration of internal quality systems, and performing root cause problem solving activities in support of quality defect elimination.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES\nNew Product Development\n\nPerforms Quality function assignments during product Design Input and Design Output process to ensure all aspects of product quality and quality tools are considered and optimized.\nDevelops, uses, and maintains Summit Polymers and APQP quality documents including but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow/Control Plan, Quality Inspection Standards, First/Last Piece Instructions, Receiving Inspection Instructions, Dock Audit Instructions, Safe Launch Instructions, etc.\nEnsures quality plans are in compliance to all related statutory and regulatory requirements.\nReviews, interprets, and communicates technical drawings and other technical information needed to assure the compliance of products or processes. (GD&T, DV / PV testing requirements, SC, CCs, KPI, etc.)\nUtilizes Measurement Systems Analysis techniques to qualify gages, fixtures, and other metrology equipment as needed.\nUtilizes statistical analysis to determine process normality and capability through the use of statistical analysis. (P values, PPK, CPK, etc…)\nSupports Corporate Supplier Quality Engineering with development of supplier product, critical review/critique of drawings/tolerances, review/approve quality control plans, attending supplier run at rates as needed, and critical reviews and approval of supplier PPAPs.\nManages Appearance Approval Report (AAR) process including directing colorant, paint, film, and purchased component suppliers, developing internal color tolerance values, attending customer color harmony events, and proactively engaging customer color harmony through life of production.\nEnsures compliance with all unique customer specific quality requirements throughout the product development cycle.\nAssembles all PPAP information at pre-launch as well as for subsequent post launch changes and submits or presents to customer.\nAccesses, updates, and maintains all customer web based applications utilized during product development.\nPerforms and oversees safe launch containment inspections and determines corrective actions for safe launch findings.\nSupports all launch preparation activities including training of associates, internal development trials, customer run at rates, on-site customer builds, Launch Readiness Reviews, and Launch Effectiveness Reviews.\nProvides proactive / prior to launch training and support to on-site quality liaisons at customer facilities for all new products.\nCustomer Product Quality Support\n\nDevelops and maintains positive working relationships with external customers.\nEngages immediately in reaction to customer quality concerns, and escalates to Quality Manager and Manufacturing management.\nTravels to customer locations as required to support containment, investigation, and presentation of corrective actions (or disputes) for customer quality concerns.\nBreakdowns and reviews customer warranty data to apply corrective actions and proper responses up and including on-site review and investigation at the customer as needed.\nTravels routinely to customer for proactive visits and customer build events.\nAccesses, updates, and maintains all related customer web based applications and scorecards\nInternal Product & Quality Systems Support.\n\nProvides support for internal plant operations enabling the production of high quality, high value products for our customers.\nProvides functional and technical knowledge and research in support of manufacturing operations in resolving quality concerns and questions.\nDevelops, maintains and performs internal Layered Process Audits and analyzes findings to take appropriate corrective actions.\nParticipates in other auditing activities including but not limited to customer audits, internal quality audits, supplier quality audits, and internal/external IATF / ISO audits.\nSupports and participates in continuous improvement activities that create improvements to standardized work methods and operational efficiency.\nUses industry standard metrology equipment to qualify and calibrate as needed products, processes, or fixtures / tools.\nProvides guidance to quality inspectors / technicians in performing their responsibilities.\nProvides support when required during off hours relating to any topic related to the above mentioned duties.\nProblem Solving\n\nLeads, performs and supports Practical Problem Solving (PPS) activities to fully define the problem, determine root cause, and develop root cause based corrective actions to resolve customer, internal and supplier quality concerns.\nDocuments corrective actions on PPS A3 format, and when required on specific customer problem solving / corrective action formats.\nShares corrective actions with other affected functions, including corporate teams, sister plants, and suppliers.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\n\nBachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field or related science discipline is preferred\n3-5 years of experience in automotive quality function is required alternate to degree\nASQC CQE certification is a plus\nExperience as Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 is a plus\nAgreement to complete all post-hire required training is required\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES:\n\nStrong computer litteracy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and customer websites\nKnowledge of AIAG based quality core tools including APQP, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, & FMEA\nProblem Solving Methodologies (Toyota Practical Problem Solving, 8D, etc.)\nKnowledge and understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Standards\nKnowledge of Metrology tools and methods\nKnowledge of SPC & Statistical Analysis and related software skills (Minitab or similar)\nInterpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of Summit Polymers and customer organizations, including performing effective negotiations, leading effective training, presenting problem solving results, etc.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nA minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nThis position typically does require up to 15% travel.\n\nDISCLAIMER\nThe information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. 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As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels.\n\nJOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND VALUED.\n\nA career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nJOB TITLE: Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing)\nFLSA STATUS: Exempt\nREPORTS TO: Manager, Quality (Manufacturing)\n\nSUMMARY\nThis is a technical position responsible for supporing product quality assurance functions. Key job functions include new product quality system & tool development, achievement of customer PPAP approval, providing world class support of product quality at external customers, providing support to internal production operations, administration of internal quality systems, and performing root cause problem solving activities in support of quality defect elimination.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES\nNew Product Development\n\nPerforms Quality function assignments during product Design Input and Design Output process to ensure all aspects of product quality and quality tools are considered and optimized.\nDevelops, uses, and maintains Summit Polymers and APQP quality documents including but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow/Control Plan, Quality Inspection Standards, First/Last Piece Instructions, Receiving Inspection Instructions, Dock Audit Instructions, Safe Launch Instructions, etc.\nEnsures quality plans are in compliance to all related statutory and regulatory requirements.\nReviews, interprets, and communicates technical drawings and other technical information needed to assure the compliance of products or processes. (GD&T, DV / PV testing requirements, SC, CCs, KPI, etc.)\nUtilizes Measurement Systems Analysis techniques to qualify gages, fixtures, and other metrology equipment as needed.\nUtilizes statistical analysis to determine process normality and capability through the use of statistical analysis. (P values, PPK, CPK, etc…)\nSupports Corporate Supplier Quality Engineering with development of supplier product, critical review/critique of drawings/tolerances, review/approve quality control plans, attending supplier run at rates as needed, and critical reviews and approval of supplier PPAPs.\nManages Appearance Approval Report (AAR) process including directing colorant, paint, film, and purchased component suppliers, developing internal color tolerance values, attending customer color harmony events, and proactively engaging customer color harmony through life of production.\nEnsures compliance with all unique customer specific quality requirements throughout the product development cycle.\nAssembles all PPAP information at pre-launch as well as for subsequent post launch changes and submits or presents to customer.\nAccesses, updates, and maintains all customer web based applications utilized during product development.\nPerforms and oversees safe launch containment inspections and determines corrective actions for safe launch findings.\nSupports all launch preparation activities including training of associates, internal development trials, customer run at rates, on-site customer builds, Launch Readiness Reviews, and Launch Effectiveness Reviews.\nProvides proactive / prior to launch training and support to on-site quality liaisons at customer facilities for all new products.\nCustomer Product Quality Support\n\nDevelops and maintains positive working relationships with external customers.\nEngages immediately in reaction to customer quality concerns, and escalates to Quality Manager and Manufacturing management.\nTravels to customer locations as required to support containment, investigation, and presentation of corrective actions (or disputes) for customer quality concerns.\nBreakdowns and reviews customer warranty data to apply corrective actions and proper responses up and including on-site review and investigation at the customer as needed.\nTravels routinely to customer for proactive visits and customer build events.\nAccesses, updates, and maintains all related customer web based applications and scorecards\nInternal Product & Quality Systems Support.\n\nProvides support for internal plant operations enabling the production of high quality, high value products for our customers.\nProvides functional and technical knowledge and research in support of manufacturing operations in resolving quality concerns and questions.\nDevelops, maintains and performs internal Layered Process Audits and analyzes findings to take appropriate corrective actions.\nParticipates in other auditing activities including but not limited to customer audits, internal quality audits, supplier quality audits, and internal/external IATF / ISO audits.\nSupports and participates in continuous improvement activities that create improvements to standardized work methods and operational efficiency.\nUses industry standard metrology equipment to qualify and calibrate as needed products, processes, or fixtures / tools.\nProvides guidance to quality inspectors / technicians in performing their responsibilities.\nProvides support when required during off hours relating to any topic related to the above mentioned duties.\nProblem Solving\n\nLeads, performs and supports Practical Problem Solving (PPS) activities to fully define the problem, determine root cause, and develop root cause based corrective actions to resolve customer, internal and supplier quality concerns.\nDocuments corrective actions on PPS A3 format, and when required on specific customer problem solving / corrective action formats.\nShares corrective actions with other affected functions, including corporate teams, sister plants, and suppliers.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\n\nBachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field or related science discipline is preferred\n3-5 years of experience in automotive quality function is required alternate to degree\nASQC CQE certification is a plus\nExperience as Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 is a plus\nAgreement to complete all post-hire required training is required\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES:\n\nStrong computer litteracy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and customer websites\nKnowledge of AIAG based quality core tools including APQP, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, & FMEA\nProblem Solving Methodologies (Toyota Practical Problem Solving, 8D, etc.)\nKnowledge and understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Standards\nKnowledge of Metrology tools and methods\nKnowledge of SPC & Statistical Analysis and related software skills (Minitab or similar)\nInterpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of Summit Polymers and customer organizations, including performing effective negotiations, leading effective training, presenting problem solving results, etc.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nA minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nThis position typically does require up to 15% travel.\n\nDISCLAIMER\nThe information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. 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